Brackets can't run on Debian 8 (Jessie)

[Nexc]

$ sudo dpkg -i Brackets.Release.1.1.64-bit.deb
Selecting previously unselected package brackets.
(Reading database ... 110225 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to unpack Brackets.Release.1.1.64-bit.deb ...
Unpacking brackets (1.1.0-15558) ...
dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of brackets:
brackets depends on libgcrypt11 (>= 1.4.5); however:
Package libgcrypt11 is not installed.
dpkg: error processing package brackets (--install):
dependency problems - leaving unconfigured
Processing triggers for hicolor-icon-theme (0.13-1) ...
Processing triggers for menu (2.1.47) ...
Errors were encountered while processing:
brackets

$ brackets
/usr/bin/brackets: error while loading shared libraries: libgcrypt.so.11: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory

$ sudo apt-get install -y libgcrypt11
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
Package libgcrypt11 is not available, but is referred to by another package.
This may mean that the package is missing, has been obsoleted, or
is only available from another source
E: Package 'libgcrypt11' has no installation candidate

(also, Atom also misses libgcrypt11 too, but runs anyway.)

[prksingh]

This may be a duplicate of issue#10255. Check out this thread:
#10255

The build posted on the thread may fix your problems

[peterflynn]

I agree - closing as duplicate

[ntsec-eu]

Hi guys ! It You must install the package "libgcrypt20" and "libgcrypt20-dev" first. Then, recompile the package .deb and changed in the file "control" the dependence "libgcrypt11" to "libgcrypt20". Finally, rebuilt a package .deb of folder "Brackets" . And it work !

[Gontxal0]

Nope, it doesn't work:
/usr/bin/brackets: error while loading shared libraries: libgcrypt.so.11: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory

And after a symbolic link to libgcrypt.so.20 I get:
/usr/bin/brackets: /lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libgcrypt.so.11: version `GCRYPT_1.2' not found (required by /opt/brackets/lib/libcef.so)

So don't lie to the people.

[mackenza]

"so don't lie to the people" is a pretty rude thing to say to people who are trying to help you get a free, open source project running.

[abose]

[raulsalinas]

google searching I found a possible solution faster.

installing the library contained in a .deb package

https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libgcrypt11

nice.. I have installed on my debian brackets jessie 8.1

ref -> http://www.webupd8.org/2015/04/fix-missing-libgcrypt11-causing-spotify.html

download install libgcrypt11.xx.deb using Debian 7 version deb package
url:https://packages.debian.org/search?keywords=libgcrypt11
1.5.0-5+deb7u3
i tested,it's working.

[roniedson]

hello, Download Package:
Package: libgcrypt11 1.4.5-2+squeeze1 or
libgcrypt11_1.5.0-5+deb7u3

dpkg -i Brackets.1.4.Extract.32-bit.deb

(Lendo banco de dados ... 176189 ficheiros e directórios actualmente instalados.)
A preparar para desempacotar Brackets.1.4.Extract.32-bit.deb ...
A descompactar brackets (1.4.0-16380) sobre (1.4.0-16380) ...
Configurando brackets (1.4.0-16380) ...
A processar 'triggers' para hicolor-icon-theme (0.13-1) ...

OK

[dvp1964]

THIS is why Linux sucks. Well, not Linux, but the devlopers and the documenters. SUCK SUCK SUCK. Do you really think all this bullshit is acceptable? "no install this first, then do this unless you have that, then do this, and dont forget to run this first"..... Im so tired of this shit. i've been running Linux suince 1994 - Im no newbie but I know bullshit when I see it.When its this much work to just install something, then something is very, very wrong. Until its fixed, this shit shouldn't be out for public use. There should be a deb package ready to download, run, install, and use. Come on people, this is UNACCEPTABLE.

[MiguelCastillo]

@dvp1964 That's completely unnecessary and unacceptable way to address any community, including the Brackets community. I don't quite understand the frustration because I am not a Debian user... However, it would be much more helpful/meaningful if you - or anyone else - could help us fix the issues we have around that environment. Do you have any ideas how we can achieve that? I am sure the community would love you for that.

[mackenza]

@MiguelCastillo I was going to say the same thing. If Brackets doesn't have a code of conduct, it certainly needs one as that kind of response is so not cool.

For those still complaining, I have not seen anyone say whether they tried the solution mentioned above, found at: http://www.webupd8.org/2015/04/fix-missing-libgcrypt11-causing-spotify.html

Instead of ranting and swearing, perhaps you can say "I tried the proposed solution and it does/does not work for me"?

[dvp1964]

Too many coders just want their name associated with a project. To help at interview and just to have bragging rights. why is it that you can get a windows or mac file to install and it "just works"? Example: Trying to get Kompozer HTML editor to work on Linux is a doomed pain as well. Not on windows or mac! But then someone has a fork called BlueGriffon which is almost exactly like Kompozer BUT IT WORKS/INSTALLS PROPERLY. Probably because the Kompozer people couldn't get it right or didn't care. Great, now we have 2 versions of the same thing and only one really works. In the linux world all programs are for debian, slackware, or red hat (or any of the 1000's that copy them). If a group or individual were serious about getting their software out there, then they would be damn sure it would work on each of those, quick and easy, with clear step-by-step instructions, leaving nothing out. And if certain libraries/files are needed...fine, just say so and have links to them. All with clear, step-by-step instructions. and in less than 10 minutes (and that's generous) the software should be working on their distribution. Others may be more patient than me, for sure, but by the number of posts regarding problems of installing or running it tells you something right there.